Rotational Maternity Support Worker | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Rotational Maternity Support Worker to join the Conquest Hospital maternity team in St Leonards-On-Sea. You will support women through pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period under a registered midwife, contributing to high standards of care.

This contract role offers full-time hours and a pro-rata salary in the £25,760–£27,476 range, with NHS benefits and access to staff amenities.

Responsibilities

• To support women throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediate postnatal period under the supervision and instruction of a registered midwife.
• To assist with the clinical care of women, including taking observations and performing blood tests.
• To assist in the care of newborns, including undertaking observations, performing tests, and providing assistance with infant feeding.
• To assist the midwifery and obstetric teams in clinical care as required.
• To maintain accurate records.
• To assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment.

Job description

Rotational Maternity Support Worker | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Company: ESHT

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata

Hours: Full-time

Location: St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7RD

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 9 Dec 2026

Summary

The Conquest Hospital Maternity Unit is an acute obstetric unit offering 24hr care for both low and high risk pregnant people. You would be working as part of the midwifery team assisting the qualified staff with the care of the mother and baby under the supervision and direction of the midwife.

You would be expected to actively partake in meeting the needs of parents, thus enhancing the delivery of care in accordance with agreed standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• To support women throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediate postnatal period under the supervision and instruction of a registered midwife.
• To assist with the clinical care of women, including taking observations and performing blood tests.
• To assist in the care of newborns, including undertaking observations, performing tests, and providing assistance with infant feeding.
• To assist the midwifery and obstetric teams in clinical care as required.
• To maintain accurate records.
• To assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

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Contact

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Closing Information

This advert closes on Monday 23 Nov 2026

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